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geological time

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun geological time has 1 sense
  1. geological time, geologic time - the time of the physical formation and development of the earth (especially prior to human history)
    --1 is a kind of time
    --1 has particulars:
     eon, aeon; period, geological period; era, geological era; epoch

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Geological Time

Description:

Geological time refers to the vast and ancient period during which Earth's geology has developed and evolved. It encompasses various eras, periods, and epochs, each characterized by distinct geological events, changes in climate, and the emergence and extinction of different species.

Sense 1: Noun

Definition:

The concept of geological time as a chronological scale used by geologists to measure and classify Earth's history.

Sample Sentence:

Studying fossils and rock formations allows scientists to unravel the mysteries of geological time.

Sense 2: Adjective

Definition:

Relating to or associated with the vast expanse of time in Earth's geological history.

Sample Sentence:

The geological time scale spans billions of years, providing a framework for understanding the timeline of Earth's formation.

Sense 3: Adverb

Definition:

Describing actions or processes that occur over extremely long periods of geological time.

Sample Sentence:

Mountains are formed gradually and eroded away over geological time.

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